One family's adventures with America's forgotten dogs.

Gonzo Bunny-Ears

Gonzo Bunny-Ears came to us in mid-March through Partnership for Animal Welfare. Poor Gonzo had been caught running loose and brought in to the Prince George’s County shelter — in a county with a breed ban. His people never came to retrieve him, even though they were called — twice. Even though he is only part pit bull, if that, he was at some risk under the county’s BSL. Wonderful shelter employees and volunteers rallied to get him placed in a rescue, and we snapped him up to foster.

Gonzo was what we call an insta-pet. He was mostly housebroken, knew basic commands, and loved trotting around with us, just keeping us company. He settled in fast, aside from a little bit of separation anxiety and a penchant for sitting in forbidden chairs. While in our care, Gonzo got to visit downtown DC to see the cherry blossoms, and even decided to run for president!

We also did a DNA test of Gonzo’s lineage to know where those adorable ears really did come from. The results were just as we suspected! His ears are so striking that they even saved another dog’s life in addition to his own.

Not for nothing is their motto TGIF – ‘Thank God It’s Friday.’ They live for the weekends, when they can go do the things they really need to do.
The person that will use his skill and constructive imagination to see simply how much he is able to give for any dollar, instead of how little he can give for any dollar, is bound to succeed.